Hi! Chuck/Eric.
I used a Stern Post Mod. of Graham Singleton's but with extreme difficulty!
Firstly for some reason the stern post didn't match my set-up very well, so
with the aid of some "tee" section strongback straight edges and a multitude
of clamps (Looked somewhat like sputnik!) I reformed the angles of the
flanges with the aid of a heat gun !
I'm guessing but I'm thinking that your problem is that you need to set the
rudder further into the fin close out(at the same time making sure that the
rudder leading edge doesn't collide with the STBD side of the fin close out
on FULL deflection to PORT)
It is a horrible job but one that needs a "softly ,softly catchy spider"
approach, nibble a bit more here and a bit more there! I used temporary
hinge holes ,just one in the top hinge and one in the bottom with small
bolts and nuts, then if you need to reposition then you've some lives left !
I'm pleased mines done !!!
Regards to all.
Bob H G-PTAG
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa@aztec.houxou.com
> Subject: RE: Rudder gap
>
>
> The gap on A036 at full stbd. deflection is about 1-1/8"--also rather
> unsightly! However, I don't see how I could have gotten full port
> deflection with any less. Bob, how did you manage to end up with a
> mere 5/8"?
>
> Pops
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa@aztec.houxou.com
> Subject: RE: Rudder gap
>
>
> Hi! Eric.
> So much chat about the blessed Discovery Item I forgot about your request,
> sorry. It's good to see someone is still building !!!!!
> My measurement by eye is generally 5/8ths inch. However, beware,
> your set up
> may vary to mine. I've just noticed the date of your request ,I guess you
> are way past needing this info. but nothing ventured nothing gained !
> Regards
> Bob Harrison G-PTAG
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-europa@aztec.houxou.com
> > Subject: Rudder gap
> >
> >
> > Can someone in the group please measure the gap between the
> trailing edge
> > of the rudder closeout (port side) and the leading edge of the rudder
> > when the rudder is fully deflected to S.B. I keep trimming and trimming
> > to obtain the required 30 deg. rudder travel to port and I am now at the
> > point when the rudder is deflected only a few degrees to S.B. the gap
> > becomes visible and gets rather large at full deflection. Rather
> > unsightly. Thanks
> >
> > Erich Trombley
> > A028
> > Las Vegas, NV
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